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R752 HVW

1998 Tata Gurkha

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,392 mi
Last recorded31,392 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Tata Gurkha56,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 HVW
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

every tyre is cracked in between treads

Fail 18 Feb 2014 31,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

every tyre is cracked in between treads

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front indicators faded

o/s/f tie bar has movement

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,607 miles

MAIN EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

O/S/F INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,368 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s steering idler has slight play

How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
3,195
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
fog lamp not working 42
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R752 HVW is a 1998 Tata Gurkha in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Gurkha fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R752 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Gurkha typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R752 HVW registered?

R752 HVW is a 1998 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R752 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 HVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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